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Date: 2026-08-21 23:08:35+00:00UTC

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Al Jazeera: US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometown

The vice president's speech hinged heavily on economic themes, as voter confidence slips for Republican policies.

NDTV: Ukraine Sanctions Russian Hit 'Masha And The Bear' Cartoon

The cartoon about a mischievous little girl and a retired circus bear is a cult classic in Russia.

BBC News: Girl, 6, dies days after Shoreham sea tragedy killed three family members

Saja El-Khawas is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water off West Sussex.

Al Jazeera: TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws

TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.

NDTV: "Dictator", "Genocide": Israel, Turkey At Loggerheads Over Syria Attack

In a statement, Netanyahu's office said Israel was "unimpressed by Turkey's hypocrisy".

BBC News: Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m

The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.

Al Jazeera: Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha returns to office despite US criminal charges

The governor, who leads the state of Sinaloa, has been accused by the Trump administration of partnering with a cartel.

NDTV: Why Meghan Markle Faces Difficult Return To The UK

Experts believe Meghan is likely to focus primarily on family life.

BBC News: More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs

Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home.

Al Jazeera: One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school

One person has been killed and three others wounded in an attack by a sword- wielding man at a Swedish high school.

NDTV: US Plans To Repay $725 Million As Part Of Its Large UN Debt: Report

The UN had been counting on collecting around 90 per cent of dues.

BBC News: Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say

At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.

Al Jazeera: Arsenal rout Coventry 3-0 to begin Premier League title defence in style

Kai Havertz struck early, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, before Martin Odegaard netted after the break.

NDTV: 6 Injured In Knife Attacks On Passersby In Delhi: Police

The attacks were reported from three lanes in Mangolpuri's L Block. (Representational)

BBC News: Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands

This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.

Al Jazeera: Global Sumud Flotilla joins Albania’s anti-resort protest

Three boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Albania’s Vlore on Friday to support the “Flamingo Revolution"

NDTV: India Has Political Stability, World Sees It As Bright Spot Of Growth: PM Modi

PM Modi said his government is bringing next-generation reforms at the policy level.

BBC News: Watch: How 'strongest' El Niño could affect weather around the world

The powerful natural climate phenomenon, that is developing over the Pacific Ocean, is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned.

Al Jazeera: Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down

Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave.

NDTV: Lured By Offline Booking, Killed For Car: Murder Of Delhi Taxi Driver

The body was later taken to Rajasthan and disposed of in a forested area.

BBC News: Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction

The temporary order will allow the $400m (£297m) project to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.

Al Jazeera: Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?

The UN warns of another hunger crisis, with starvation threatening millions.

NDTV: US Supreme Court Allows Construction Of Trump's White House Ballroom, For Now

Lower courts had ordered a halt to the project.

BBC News: Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk

The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

Al Jazeera: Pope Leo urges the world to ‘help begin reconstruction’ of Gaza

Pope Leo XIV is appealing to authorities around the world to support the people of Gaza who are ‘still suffering'.

NDTV: Mother Of Gaza Girl Hind Rajab Demands Independent Probe Into Her Death

Israel's military this week admitted to firing at the family's car

BBC News: Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park

A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45.

Al Jazeera: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest

Jose Gabriel Espinoza removed from post days after he was censured by the legislature amid tumult over economic reform.

NDTV: Netherlands Fines Uber 825 Million Euros Over Driver Account Deactivations

The case relates to incidents that took place in Europe between 2020 and 2022

BBC News: TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements

The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.


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